The Improving Tenant Access to Water Bills Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the ability of residential tenants in the District of Columbia to access utility payment assistance and prevent water service disconnections due to nonpayment. The bill allows authorized tenants to request and receive copies of water and sanitary sewer service bills directly from the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). It also stipulates that any payments made by tenants for these services will be considered as rent payments, which must be deducted from the rent owed to the property owner. Additionally, tenants eligible for payment plans or customer assistance programs can apply for these options and receive help from the Peoples Counsel.

The legislation includes specific definitions, such as "authorized tenant," which refers to individuals who can provide acceptable proof of occupancy, and "residential property," which encompasses various types of living facilities. The bill also clarifies that DC Water will not be liable for any fraudulent actions related to the designation of authorized tenants. Overall, this amendment seeks to address the challenges faced by low-income renters, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by service disconnections, by facilitating their access to necessary utility assistance programs.